<p>We are looking for an experienced Dispatcher to support transportation operations for a wholesale distribution business in Reserve. Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who understands trucking environments and can coordinate loads, communication, and daily scheduling with accuracy and urgency. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, managing phone-based communication, and keeping transportation activity organized throughout the day.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate daily truck movements and assign drivers based on delivery schedules, equipment availability, and operational priorities.</p><p>• Maintain frequent communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues, and keep shipments moving on time.</p><p>• Monitor transportation activity throughout the workday and adjust dispatch plans when routes, timing, or customer needs change.</p><p>• Prepare and update dispatch records, shipment details, and operational logs using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other internal tools.</p><p>• Support logistics planning for trucking operations, with attention to safe and efficient movement of tank or chemical-related freight when applicable.</p><p>• Answer incoming calls professionally and respond quickly to transportation-related questions, scheduling requests, and service concerns.</p><p>• Work closely with operations leadership to identify delays, track service performance, and improve day-to-day dispatch coordination.</p>